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Vermilion

Ohio · 10,659 residents · 10.602 sq mi
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Vermilion has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,823. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $136,200. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,659
−2%since 2000
from 10,927 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,005 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,031 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.9
+24%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,823
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,926 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,986
+65%since 2000
from $23,635 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,200
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$873
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $610 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
25.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−5%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(10,594)
Black0.2%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(190)
Asian0.2%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(575)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(9,737)
Black0.4%(38)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(396)
Asian0.3%(32)
Other0.2%(19)
Diversity Score11.4%(1,214)
Diversity Score
11
+117%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+72%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.1%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−82.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vermilion, Ohio?

Vermilion, Ohio has about 10,659 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vermilion, Ohio?

The typical household in Vermilion, Ohio earns about $64,823 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vermilion, Ohio expensive?

In Vermilion, Ohio, the median home is worth about $136,200, and the typical rent is about $873 a month.

How educated are people in Vermilion, Ohio?

About 26.3% of adults age 25 and over in Vermilion, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vermilion, Ohio?

About 5.1% of people in Vermilion, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vermilion, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Vermilion, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 468 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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